Private Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Highlights From Hiep Phuoc Port
Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh and the Cu Chi Tunnels on this insightful tour! Learn about the techniques, impact and perseverance of this horrific time, all the while gaining a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped this beautiful country. Witness colonial architecture - a truly immersive trip!
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Port Service is Included
For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off.
Pickup included
What's included in Private Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Highlights From Hiep Phuoc Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels! Your private, English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at your port to greet you with a welcome sign and a big smile. Get comfortable in your air-conditioned transport as we make our way to our first stop – the impressive labyrinth of war tunnels, also known as the Cu Chi Tunnels. Experience how Viet Cong fighters used ingenious techniques to remain safe during the war, and even opt to walk through the tunnels yourself to witness the impressive network, including the secret underground kitchen. The tunnels are a fascinating insight into the creative spirit and endurance of the Viet Cong during the war.
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit A Rubber Tapping Facility Prior to returning to the busy streets of Saigon, we will make a stop at a rubber plantation to learn about the history of rubber tree cultivation in Vietnam. Your tour guide will provide insights into the local people’s daily work on the plantation, including their rubber tapping, collection, and production techniques. Vietnam is the third-biggest producer of natural rubber in the world, and this stop allows you the emblematic experience of witnessing the removal of latex from inside a rubber tree. Then, we will drive to HCMC for a tasty, simple lunch (included) such as famous Pho or Banh Mi to fuel up before seeing the city highlights.
War Remnants Museum
Next Stop, War Remnants Museum The War Remnants Museum is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and the impact it can have on an entire nation. Get access to unique footage of the war from a different perspective and discover the turbulence and destruction the Vietnamese suffered and subsequently overcame. Although some scenes are upsetting, this museum offers a fantastic insight into the perseverance and determination of the Vietnamese. You will be guaranteed to leave with a newfound appreciation of this stunning and storied country.
Inclusions
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- All Taxes
- English Speaking Guide
- Unlimited Bottles of Water
- Lunch (please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand)
- Gratuities for your guide & driver
- Travel Insurance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket • Flashlight or Torch
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• We'll pick you up from 7:30am. • However, this is private tour so we can organize upon your request.
